Certified Medical Assistant II - SMP Afterhours/Specialty Clinics (PRN)

Medical University of South Carolina • North Charleston, SC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

MUSC Summey Medical Pavilion is a pediatric outpatient clinic under Shawn Jenkin’s Children’s Hospital at MUSC. The clinic hosts pediatric subspecialists during the day and provides walk-in After Hours Care as a direct extension of the pediatric emergency department, serving the community when most pediatricians are closed.

The Afterhours/Specialty Clinic CMA and/or LPN reports to the Ambulatory Services Manager. This role performs multi-skilled activities to support decentralized, patient-centered care and achieve desired outcomes. Under a physician’s direction, the employee assists with pediatric examinations and treatment, interviews patients, measures vital signs such as pulse rate, blood pressure, weight, and height, and records or enters information in medical records. The employee also prepares treatment rooms for patient examinations. PRN employees must schedule and work at least one 8-hour shift during each 6-week schedule period.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent for the CMA role.
• Completion of an accredited medical assisting program for the CMA role; one year of patient care experience is preferred.
• Basic computer skills for the CMA role.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or an AHA-recognized equivalent, or American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
• Maintain annual competencies.
• Ability to understand and implement detailed instructions for therapeutic procedures and make accurate physical observations of patients.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology and human anatomy.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• CMA certification through AMT, AAMA, NHA, or MedCA as a CCMA, CMA, or NAHP credential.
• For the LPN role, graduation from a recognized Licensed Practical Nursing program and an active LPN license in South Carolina or a compact state.
• One year of LPN experience is preferred.
• Ability to perform the stated physical functions, including standing, sitting, walking, handling objects, lifting and carrying specified weights, and working in various positions and spaces.
• Ability to work rotating shifts and overtime as required.
• Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations.

Nice To Haves

• One year of patient care experience for the CMA role.
• One year of LPN experience for the LPN role.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the examination and treatment of pediatric patients under a physician’s direction.
• Interview patients and measure vital signs, including pulse rate, blood pressure, weight, and height.
• Record or enter information in patients’ medical records.
• Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations.
• Perform multi-skilled activities supporting decentralized, patient-centered care and desired patient outcomes.
• For PRN scheduling, work at least one 8-hour shift every 6-week schedule period.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED